Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education in IT & Systems, Sport Venue Management, Safety and Security or similar.
• Qualifications in Crowd modelling and simulation.
• If experience is compensating, lower degree is welcome to apply.
• Football (soccer) crowd dynamics knowledge.
• FIFA access management knowledge is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Stature and professional experience necessary to interact as tough partner with senior colleagues.
• Good judgement, superb integrity, maturity, and fairness in dealing with people.
Work Experience
• Minimum experience of 4 years in the sport event industry, preferably within access management, crowd safety, crowd modelling, safety and security or venue management. Experience within FIFA is an advantage.
• Wayfinding and route planning in a large stadium environment.
• Single-sport, multi-venue event experience.
• Management and leadership of a team in high pressure tournament operations.
• Demonstratable ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and under pressure.
Languages
• Fluent in English.
Technology
• Crowd simulation systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project, Power BI) and planning software and online collaboration tools